Catalog of Clinical Images

The following are selected medical links.

Anatomy

• Anatomy, Dartmouth College
• Anatomy of the Female Pelvis, Stanford University
• Anatomy, Function, and Innervation of Muscles, Loyola University
  Collection of drawings and information for all major muscles.
• Anatomy of the nerves, muscles, bones, and arteries, Loyola University
  Excellent collection of drawings organized by organ system.
• Digital Anatomists Project, University of Washington
  Interesting collection of simulated dissections, various parts of the body.
• Gray's Anatomy
• Gross Anatomy, University of Arkansas for Medical Students
  Extensive collection of gross anatomy images.
• Gross Anatomy, University of Michigan
  Extensive collection of anatomic pictures, description of dissections, quizzes, etc.
• Gross Anatomy, University of Vienna
  Collection of anatomic dissections in 3D and cross section.
• Surface Anatomy, University of Michigan
  Review of musculoskeletal surface anatomy.
• Downstate University School of Medicine Anatomy
• Loyola University Cross Sectional Anatomy
  Images are labeled and arranged by regions of the body. Collection includes CT and MRI correlates.
• University of Utah Cross Sectional Anatomy
  Images arranged by region of the body.
• The Anatomy Lesson
  A good overview of gross anatomy, with excellent descriptive text and images.
• Interactive Anatomy with nice graphics, Wake Forrest University
• Anatomy and Physical Exam Tutorials, Newcastle University
• An Online Examination of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Get Body Smart
• Comprehensive Anatomy Site, University of Utah
• Gross Anatomy Dissection Videos, University of Wisconsin
• Anatomy (Gross, Neuro, Histology, etc) Resources, University of Wisconsin
• Winking Skull - Anatomy Review
• Yale Anatomy Clinic
  Excellent, comprehensive site that covers Yale Med School Anatomy Curriculum - designed to be integrated and clinically focused

Anesthesia and Peri-operative Care

• Virtual Peri-operative Simmulators, University of Toronto

Cardiology -- EKG and Assorted Rhythm Simulators

• Guide to ECG Interpretation, Harvard University
• ECG Learning Center, University of Utah
• EKG Encyclopedia, McGill University
• Rhythm Simulator
  Collection of several computer generated dysrhythmias.
• EKG Basics, LSU
• EKG Basic, BMJ
• EKG Library Collection
• Common EKG Abnormalities; Includes links to a Basic Cardiology Curriculum for Students, Madigan Army Medicine
• Assorted Cardiology Teaching Tools (EKG, ACLS simulation, anatomy, etc). SkillStat Incorporated
• Vector Cardiology, University of Utah
• Heart Sounds and EKG Atlas, Frontiers in Bioscience

Cardiology - Cardiovascular Exam and Heart Sound Simulators

• Auscultation Assistant, University of California, Los Angeles
  Audio files of selected normal and abnormal heart sounds and murmurs.
• Heart Sounds and Murmurs, University of Washington School of Medicine
  Audio files of selected normal and abnormal heart sounds and murmurs.
• Heart Sounds and Murmurs, Case Western Reserve University
• Heart Sounds Tutorial, Blaufuss Medical
  Audio files of selected normal and abnormal heart sounds and murmurs.
• Virtual Stethoscope, McGill University.
  Audio files of cardiac and pulmonary auscultation.
• Cardiac Examination, Case Western University
• Cardiovascular Exam
• Heart sounds, Angio/Cath Review, Anatomy Imaging (3D)
• Heart Sounds as well as Discussion of Pathophysiology, American College Of Cardiology
• Heart Sounds and EKG Atlas, Frontiers in Bioscience
• BP Simulator

Cardiology -- Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Assorted Clinical References

• Basics of Cardiac Physiology
  Extensive review of core concepts, cardiac function and physiology.
• Univeristy of Utah, Review of Cardiac Physiology
  Cartoon depicting relationship between mechanical, electrical, and audiologic events during the normal cardiac cycle.
• Heart Book, Yale University
  On line basic cardiology text book.
• Assorted Cardiology Teaching Tools (EKG, ACLS simulation, anatomy, etc). SkillStat Incorporated
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute Cardiovascular Resources
• Heart sounds, Angio/Cath Review, Anatomy Imaging (3D)
• Cardiac Anatomy with Interactive Quiz, Gateway Community College
• Assorted Cardiac Imaging, Gateway Community College
• Pediatric Cardiology--Images, Sound, Lots of Addiitonal Information, Children's Hospital, Boston
• Dr. Matthews Review of Cardiology, Wide Array of Subjects, Imaging
• Heart Sounds as well as Discussion of Pathophysiology, American College Of Cardiology
• Framingham Cardiac Risk Calculator NIH
• National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Slide Show Series Relating to Lipids and Cardiovascular Risk
• Clinical Statements and Guidelines, American College of Cardiology
  Collection of cardiology related clinical guidelines.
• Virtual Cardiac Anatomy and Valvular Function, University of Toronto
• Virtual Cardiac Physiology, University of Toronto
• Assorted Very Cool Cardio-Pulm Interactive tools/projects, University of Toronto

Case Simulations

• Clinical Case Simulator
• Virtual Patient Tutorials--Basic Symptoms Presentations Followed by Common History and Physical Exam Skills
• Clinical Cases (Pathophysiology and Therapeutics), University of Chicago
• Surgical Case Simulator (includes text, video, and imaging), NYU

Clinical Calculators

• Clinical Calculator
  Programs which perform many of the common calculations used in clinical care.
• Collection of Tables and Formulas Covering Wide Array of Medical Topics, The Medical Algorythm Project
• Jay Clinical Services Clinical Laboratory Software and Consulting
  Clinical calculator that converts US units to Standard International Units
• Life tables estimating life span of Black male
• Life tables estimating life span of White male
• ACP AUA - Symptom Index on-line Calculator for BPH

Clinical Guidelines and US Government Sites of Interest

• Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research
• Assorted Clinical Guidelines, Compiled by UCSF School of Medicine.
• National Guideline Clearinghouse
  US government sponsored collection of clinical guidelines.
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• United States Task Force on Preventative Medicine Guidelines
• Practice Guidelines, Canadian Medical Association
• Links to assorted Clinical Guidelines, University of California, San Francisco
• Clinical Guidelines, National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), UK
• AHRQ Comparison of Efficacy, Treatment of many common Disorders

Clinical Imaging (Radiology)

• Introduction to Cardiothoracic Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine
• How to Read a Chest X-ray, Uniformed Services School of Medicine
  Basic interpretation of chest radiographs
• Virtual Hospital, Normal Radiologic Anatomy, University of Iowa
  Very extensive collection of radiologic images
• Radiology Database 1, Uniformed Services School of Medicine
  Extensive collection of radiologic images
• Radiology Database 2, Uniformed Services School of Medicine
  Extensive collection of radiologic images
• Musculoskeletal Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine
• CT Imaging, McGill University
  A nice review of anatomic orientation as it relates to CT images. Assorted pictures of musculoskeletal radiologic pathology
• Introduction to Radiology, University of Virginia
  Multiple tutorials covering many aspects of imaging (CXR, CT, ICU, etc.) presented in a very thoughtful and easy to understand format.
• Basic Radiologic Anatomy, University of Washington
• Imaging Correlates for Assorted Clinical Findings, Dr. Gentili, UCSD School of Medicine
• Collection of Pathologic Images, London South Bank University
• Extensive Collection of Radiologic Images, Brigham and Women's Hospital
• Whole Brain Atlas, Harvard Medical School
• Chest X-ray Atlas, Loyola University
• Radiology Data Base, Medical College of Wisconsin
• Imaging Data Base
• How to Read a Chest X-Ray, BMJ
• How to Read an Abdominal X-Ray, BMJ
• Harvard University tutorials covering an array of imaging and clinical issues

Clinical Images

• Assorted Clinical Images, CDC
• Assorted Clinical Images, HEAL Repository
• Assorted Medical Clip Art.
• Catalog of Clinical Images, UCSD School of Medicine
• Imaging Arranged by Disease, University of Wisconsin
• Mediscan Collection of Images and Video
• Netter Image Collection (commercial site)
• HON Imaging Data Base
• Trauma Images (Note: These images are very graphic.)
• Smart Image Data Base.
  The Scientific & Medical ART (SMART) Imagebase is a collection of 12,000+ high quality illustrations and animations depicting anatomy, physiology, surgery, diseases, conditions, trauma, embryology, histology, and other health science topics
• OBGYN Image Data Base
• Loyola University
  Collection of a number of animations, many topics in medicine (exam, disease, etc)... nice supplements to lectures
• Assorted Musculo-Skeletal Radiology Teaching Materials, University of Washington
• Many Eyes - Presenting & Sharing data in novel graphic form

Clinical References

• Grand Rounds Online-Power Point and Streaming Audio, Sponsored by Canadian Medical Association
• Normal Lab Values, Northwestern University
• Clinical Medicine Text Book, NIH
• GE Medical Encyclopedia
• Medical Dictionary
• Medical Eponyms
• Dorlands Illustrated Medical Dictionary
• Medical Mnemonics
• The Inner Life of a Cell, Great Animation, Harvard University
  This is an 8-Minute Version With Music
• This is an 8-Minute Version With a Narrative Description (No Music)
• Diagnostic Medlab Handbook
• Healthy People, 2010
• Acronym Finder
• Collection of "Key" Articles - Arranged by Sub-Specialty, University of California, San Francisco
• Common Hand Problems for Patients
• AHRQ M&Ms On-line
• Cleveland Clinic - Review of Mult Clinical Topics

Collection of Thousands of Medically Related Links

• Diseases, Disorders and Related Topics, Karolinska Institute, Sweden
• The "Virtual" Medical Center, University of California, Irvine
• Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology on the Internet

Complimentary and Alternative Medicine

• NIH Center for Complementary Medicine
• MedlinePlus
  Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Culture and Communication

• Cultural Competency Related Information, The Peace Corp
• Cultural Awareness, University of New South Wales
• Google Site That Will Translate Phrases or Web Sites Into Many Languages
• Alta Vista Site Will Translate Text or Web Pages Into Many Different Languages
• NIH Chapter on Cross Cultural Care
• End of Life Issues Lecture Series, Stanford University
• Carnegie Mellon Prof, Randy Pausch Reprising His Last Lecture
• Caring Connections - End of Life Planning
• Health Care Literacy
  • AHRQ Health Care Literacy Information for Patients
  • California Health Literacy Initiative
  • AMA health literacy
  • Harvard School of Public Health
  • AMA Health Care Literacy Videos for MDs

Dermatology

• Atlas of Dermatology - Sponsored by the Universities of Heidelberg and Erlangen
  A very comprehensive and well organized collection of pictures of dermatologic findings.
• Basic Pediatric Dermatology, University of Wisconsin
  A very concise review of basic dermatology terminology as well as a collection of pictures of common pediatric dermatology problems.
• DermAtlas, Johns Hopkins University
  Collection of dermatologic images.
• Dermatologic Image Data Base, University of Iowa College of Medicine
  Collection of dermatologic images.
• Dermatology Atlas, Loyola University Medical Center
  Collection of dermatologic images.

Emergency Medicine

• National Center for Emergency Medicine Instruction

Endocrinology

• A lot of Practical Diabetes Relation Information, Including a Copy of Their General Guide Book, ACP Open Access
• Diabetes Mellitus Simulator
• NIH Online Textbooks (Endocrine and others)
• Text of The Thyroid And Its Diseases, Thyroid Disease Manager
• American Diabetes Association
• Diabetes Roundtable
  On line access to many info resources re Treatment of DM

Ethics

• FAQs - UC Healthcare Vendor Relations Policy
• The Ethics Center, Center for Ethics in Science and Technology
• Interacting with Medical Humanities, Georgetown University
  Linking health care/patient issues with prose, pictures, and audio.

Gastroenterology

• On-line Text, First Principles of gastroenterology
• GI case studies, University of Pittsburgh
• Virtual Liver Anatomic Tool, University of Toronto

General Physical Exam

• Advanced Physical Diagnosis, University of Washington, School of Medicine
  Review of selected aspects of the physical exam.
• Bedside Diagnosis: An annotated Bibliography of Literature on Physical Examination and Interviewing
  Reference list of articles relating to physical examination.
• Physical Exam Study Guides, University of Florida
  Review of physical examination techniques.
• Physical Exam Videos, University of Florida
• Physical Exam Videos, University of Virginia
  Online videos demonstrating select aspects of the physical exam.
• Rational Clinical Exam (JAMA)
  Reference list of all articles in this series, provided by SGIM.
• Review of Physical Examination, University of Washington
  Extensive text description of most aspects of the physical exam.
• Screening Physical Exam, Loyola University Medical Education
  Review of physical examination techniques.
• Selected Physical Exam Techniques, Ohio State University
  This site provides movies that demonstrate the physiology of heart sounds, eye anatomy and common retinal pathology, basic lung sounds, simulation of lung percussion, and an interactive BP simulator.
• Physical Exam Videos, Cal State Dominguez Hills, CA
• Pelvic Exam, Harvard Medical School
• Breast Exam, Harvard Medical School
• Lung Self Assessment Test (with lung simulation,) Loyola University
• Physical Exam Videos, St. George's University
• Physical Exam and Interviewing Videos, University of Wisconsin
• Geriatric Exam, University of California, San Diego
• Pediatric Exam Video, Columbia University
• Physical Exam Videos, Queens University
• Physical Exam Check List With Videos, University of Connecticut
• Dartmouth Doctoring Year 1 (basic physical exam)
• Dartmouth Doctoring Year 2 (advanced physical exam)
• Loyola University
  Physical Exam Video Collection, Learner TV

Genetics

• Genetics Health - Genetics basics and testing

Geriatrics

• Assorted Tools for Geriatrics Care
  Practicing Physician in Geriatrics Project
• American Medical Association, Physician Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers
• Alzheimers Resources, Dept of Health and Human Services
• Alzheimers Association
• Alzheimers Educational Resources, NIH
• American Geriatrics Association
  Many resources on an array of topics for patients and clinicians
• National Council on Aging
  Many geriatrics related resources
• American College of Physicians: The Patient Centered Medical Home
• California DMV Senior Driver Info
• Southern caregiver resource Center - Caring for those who care for others
  Case Management & other services for the elderly
• San Diego Eldercare - Directory of Elder Care services in San Diego
• Aging and Disability Resource Center
• San Diego Network of Care (NOC) - Aging and Independence Services (AIS)
  Demo Site
  Live NOC Site

Head and Neck

• The Medical Students' ENT Atlas, University of Toronto
• Otoscopy Tutorial
  Basic review of otoscopic examination. Includes pictures of common pathologic findings.
• Practical ENT for Primary Care Physicians
  Basic review of common ENT problems.
• Guidelines For Approaching Common Adult Head And Neck Problems, UCSD School of Medicine
• Images of Oral Pathology, University of Iowa
• NIH Tooth Site
• Review of many Head and Neck conditions, Academy of Head and Neck Surgery

Health Care Systems

• Clinical Health Economics System Simulator, University of Virginia
• The Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care
• American Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
• Medicare
• NEJM Collection of articles covering Health Care Reform

Hematology/Oncology

• Gail Model for Predicting Risk of Developing Breast Cancer and Assorted Genetic Information, NCI
• On line tool for calculating risks and benefits of adjuvant therapy for patients with cancer.
• PDQ NCI Cancer Trial Data Base
• American Society of Hematology Assorted Topics
• Many Cancer Guidelines, National Cancer Clearinghouse Network
• Prostate Cancer Risk Calculator
  Comprehensive Center for the Advancement of Scientific Strategies
• NCI Cancer Web Site

Hospital Medicine

• Hospitalist Housetaff Handbook, University of California, San Francisco
  Comprehensive practical guide for management of many issues surrounding care of the hospitalized patient.
• Many Helpful Tools/Guidelines for Inpatient Care, Society of Hosptial Medicine
• Consult Curriculum for Hospitalists

Infectious Diseases

• Medical Microbiology, Edited by Samuel Baron, M.D.
  Extensive review of microbiology.
• On Line Antibiotic Guide, Johns Hopkins
• HIV On-Line, UCSF
• Aids HIV Guidelines, NIH Sponsored
• Immunization Guidelines
• CDC Vaccination site
• National Tuberculosis Curriculum Consortium - TB Case studies & other info
• San Diego Vaccine information (English and Spanish)
• National Foundation For Infectious Diseases
• Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH)
• National Network for Immunization Information
• University of Washington handbook on STIs

Medical Education

• Volunteer Opportunities for Health Care Workers
• AMSA Education Modules on multiple primary care topics, including: cultural competency, ethics, adolescent health,etc.
• AAMC Med-Ed Portal Collection Peer reviewed on line educational resources
• Medical Education Related Links, UMDNJ
• Resident as Teacher Web Site, University of California, Irvine
• Basics of Clinical Teaching
  University of Ohio College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Effective Teaching in the Clinical Setting
  UMass Medical School
• Community Based Preceptor Resources
  Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center
• Teaching Clinical Skills, Dartmouth
• Office Community Based Education and Research, Dartmouth
• General Teaching Effectiveness, University of California, Berkeley
• Community Based Teaching, University of Kansas
• NSF Site (Sponsored by the University of Buffalo), Using Clinical Cases in Teaching the Sciences
  A lot of information on CBL, including how to's, cases from other schools, etc.
• AAIM Site with information for "residents as teachers"
• Society - Office Based Teachers Family Medicine
• Case Studies - Office Based Teaching [Word Document]
• Simple Precepting Tools (One Minute Preceptor, Giving Feedback, etc), Dartmouth
• Clinical Teaching, University of North Carolina
• Community Based Preceptor Development, University of Kentucky
• Community Preceptor Handbook, Kansas University
• Community Preceptor Development Program, Mountain Area Health Education
• Center for Teaching and Learning, Indiana University
• Teaching Tips For Community Preceptors, University of Hawaii
• General Faculty Development, University of California, San Francisco
• Assorted Clinical Teaching Skills, Madigan Army Hospital
• Ohio State University
• Teaching Students and Resident to Teach, Michigan State University
• Teaching Tips, University of Alabama Birmingham
• Teaching Support Resources, University of Alabama Birmingham

Medical Student-Career Choices

• Assisting with Career Choices, University of Buffalo
• Medical Specialty Aptitude Test, University of Virginia
• AAMC site to Guide Students Interested in Medical School
  Advice on Career Choice, Applications, MCATs, etc.
• AAMC Careers in Medicine Site

Medication and Pharmaceuticals

• Drug Effectiveness Review, Oregon Health and Science University
  Compares efficacy of drugs within a class (e.g. across all statins, or all Ace-I)
• The Medical Letter
• FDA web site covering mult areas medication safety
• PharmedOut-Site about pharma industry with videos describing techniques they use, goals, etc.
  PharmedOut promotes evidence-based medicine by providing news, resources, and links to pharma-free CME courses
• OHSU Rational RX: Mind Over Marketing
  Excellent module on rational use of meds, impact of pharma on decision making, etc
• Narcotic Dose Conversion
• Daily Med - US Govt Site About Many Meds
• Smart Prescribe: Modules about medication prescribing and Pharma

Musculoskeletal

• A Musculoskeletal Atlas of the Human Body, University of Washington
  Extensive collection of anatomic drawings of the musculoskeletal system.
• Extremity Muscle Atlas, University of Washington
  Drawings of the muscles of the upper and lower extremity.
• Review of Common Orthopedic Problems With Excellent Anatomic Diagrams (Courtesy of eOrthopod)
• University of California, San Diego Examination of the Knee, Shoulder, and Low Back
• University of Washington, Assorted Case Studies of Musculoskeletal Disorders
• University of Washington, Glossary and Videos of Musculoskeletal and Assorted Clinical Findings
• Penn State University, Skeletal Anatomy
• Wheeless' On Line Text Book of Orthopedics, Duke University.
• Hand Information Site for Clinicians
• Hospital For Special Surgery
  Videos of many areas of the musculoskeletal examination

Neurology

• Anatomy of Common Peripheral Nerves
• Neurologic Examination, University of Toronto
  Excellent collection of videos and text describing all aspects of the basic neuro exam.
• Neurologic Examination, University of Utah
  Detailed review of the complete neuro exam which includes helpful video clips.
• Armed Forces Medical School, Review of Cranial Nerve Anatomy, Function, and Pathology
• Neurologic Exam Videos, Temple University
• Neuromuscular Diseases, Washington University
  Extensive review of physiology and pathophysiology of neuromuscular disorders.
• Yale University, Review of Cranial Nerve Anatomy, Function, and Pathology
• Washington University, St Louis, Neuroscience Tutorial
• University of Utah Review of Gross Neuroanatomy
  Extensive collection of labeled images of neuroanatomic structures.
• Assorted Neuro Resources, Including Videos, Text, and Simulators. NeuroNotes, University of Toronto
• Neurology Exam, UCSF
• Neurology Exam, University of St. Eustatius
• Neurology Exam, NYU

Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Online Tool for Choosing Contraception, Association Of Reproductive Health Care Professionals
• Assorted Tools/Info re Contraception Choices, Guttmacher Institute
• Contraception Related Handouts for Patients
• Patient Resources on Contraception, Association Of Reproductive Health Care Professionals
• North American Menopause Society
• Breast Health Interview, Boston University [video]
• Breast Exam Video, Boston University [video]

Ophthalmology

• Digital Atlas of Ophthalmology, NY Eye and Ear Infirmary
  Collection of ophthalmologic images.
• Eye Atlas (Best when viewed with Internet Explorer), Johns Hopkins University
  Collection of ophthalmologic images.
• Eye Simulator, University of California, Davis
  Simulation of pupillary and extraocular muscle disorders.
• Online Atlas of Ophthalmology
  Collection of ophthalmologic images.
• Eye Images and more, NIH
• Ophthalmology Overview, University of Toronto
• Atlas of Ophthalmology
• Ophthalmology Basic, Royal Eye and Ear Infirmary
• Eye Animations of Assorted Pathology, Richmond Eye Associates
• Dr. Sousa's Eye Basics, UC Davis

Outpatient Medicine

• Selected Topics in Outpatient Medicine, LSU
• UCSD Self-Study Modules
  Assorted Topics Ambulatory Medicine (password protected)

Pathology and Histology

• Organ System Pathology Images, University of Utah
  Extensive collection of pathology images.
• The Urbana Atlas of Pathology, University of Illinois College of Medicine
  Extensive collection of pathology images.
• Comprehensive Pathology Site, University of Connecticut
• Extensive On-Line Histology, Case Western/Cleveland Clinic Virtual Slide Box
• American Society of Hematology Slide Image Bank
• Histology, University of Western Australia
• MedPics - An Image Library for Medical Education, UCSD
• Text of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology, University of South Carolina

Patient Information Sites

• American College Gastroenterology
  GI related subjects
• American Heart Association
  Heart Related subjects
• Hematologic Diseases, NIH
• Be Med Wise
  Patient info about medications
• National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, NIH
• National Endocrine and Metabolic Disease Information Clearinghouse, NIH
• National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
• National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
  Patient Info
• National Kidney and Urological Diseases Info Clearinghouse, NIH
• Weight Control Information Network, NIH
• Your Disease Risk
  Interactive tools for calculating risk of most common disorders, Washington University St. Louis
• Daily Strength
  On-line anonymous community to connect people with similar disorders
• Patient Focused Information Covering Wide Array of Medical Topics, NIH

Pediatrics

• Cased Based Review of Wide Array of General Topics in Pediatrics, University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
• Growth Charts for Kids
• Hyperbilirubinemia Risk Assessment Tool
• Pediatric Dermatology Tutorial, University of California, San Diego
• Principle of Pediatric Dermatology, With Significant Focus on Usual Infectious Disease
• Pediatric Exam Text Description and Overview, University of Washington
• American Academy of Pediatrics Otoscopy Tutorial
  Case studies of common pediatric middle ear problems. Accompanied by excellent examples of otoscopic findings.
• Pediatric Neurology Exam, University of Utah
• Pediatric Exam Video, Columbia University
• Aukland Pediatric Exam
• Pediatric Exams, University of Iowa Libraries
  Click on Pediatric Physical Exam, COMSEP (Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics) for 20 minute video on performing the pediatric physical examination.
• Up-to-date recommendations for all pediatric screenings
• Pediatric Cardiology Site, Boston Children's Hospital
  This site has sounds, images, and a lot of other good information
• Pediatric Examination, University of Florida
• Pediatric Examination, University of Oslo

Procedures

• Videos of Clinical Procedures, Dalhousie University
• NEJM Home Page For Links to Many Common Procedures Includes Text and Video
• Guide to Selected Medical Procedures, University of Ottawa
• Loyola Procedure Site
• UCSF Procedures
• Procedures, Case Western and Cleveland Clinic
• Procedures, University of Buffalo
• ICU Procedures
• LP Guide and Video, University of Dundee
• LP Video Guide, McGill University
• Assorted Procedure Videos, University of Alberta
• Every Day Wound Care
• Musculoskeleton exam and injection videos, University of Washington

Psychiatry

• The MacArthur Initiative on Depression & Primary Care at Dartmouth & Duke
  Depression related resources (screening tools, etc.
• NIH on alcohol abuse and addiction

Public Health

• Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Pulmonary

• Review of Lung Sounds, University of California, Davis
  Audio files of normal and abnormal lung sounds.
• The R.A.L.E. Repository of Lung Sounds
  Audio files of normal and abnormal lung sounds.
• Virtual Stethoscope, McGill University.
  Audio files of cardiac and pulmonary auscultation.
• Lung Sounds Self Assessment Quiz, Loyola University
• Interpretation Spirometry, National Association Of Asthma, Australia
• American College of Chest Physicians
  Patient education with an array of Pulmonary Medical Issues/Problems
• O2 Demand - Anesthesia/Physiology Related Resource
• University of Washington Lung Sounds

Random Sites of Interest

• TED (Technology, Education and Design) Lecture Collection

Reading and Interpreting Medical Articles as well as Basic Medical Statistics, EBM

• Bandolier Site, UK. Understanding likelihood ratio, pre/post test probabilities, etc.
• Statistics and More, University of Toronto
• How to Determine Value of a New Diagnostic Test
• How to Use an Article About a Diagnostic Test
• How to Use an Article About Disease Probability
• Evidence Based Diagnosis
• How to Read a Scientific Article, BMJ
• How to Read Statistics for the non-statistician, BMJ
• How to Access a Scientific Article, LSU
• Translating Research Into Practice (TRIP) EBM Data Base
• Evidence Based Medicine, University of Wisconsin
• How to Use an Article About Disease Probability and Differential Diagnosis, Centre for Health Evidence
• Evidence and Diagnostics, Bandolier
• How to Read an Article on a Diagnostic Test, University of Pittsburgh
• Diagnostic Test Calculator, University of Illinois
• Statistic Calculator and Lots of Other EBM Stuff, University of Toronto
• Diagnostic Test Calculator, University of Illinois
• Clinical Decision Making Calculators, University of Oklahoma
• Center for Evidence-Based Medicine
• Evidence Based Medicine from the UK
• American College of Physicians, Physicians Information and Education Resource
  Evidence-based medicine
• The Cochrane Collaboration
  Evidence-based medicine
• Evidence-based medicine overview--what it is and what it isn't, BMJ
• Brief Evidence-Based Reviews, ACP Journal Club
• Evidence-Based links, Johns Hopkins University
• JAMA and Lancet articles on How to Read Medical Literature, University of California, San Francisco
• BETs (Best Evidence Topics)
  Collection of Evidence Based Answers to an array of Clinical Conditions
• Open Epi
  Web site featuring explanation of commonly used statistical methods as well as easy to use Statistics Tools

Renal

• Classic Article on Acid-Base Disorders
• GFR Calculator, National Kidney Foundation
• Acid Base Interpretation, Tulane University
• Renal Physiology, McGill University
• ABG Tutorial

Search Engines

• New England Journal of Medicine
• Pub Med: National Library of Medicine

Surgery and Trauma

• Trauma Moulage Case Simulator
• Trauma Moulage, New Zealand
• Evidence-Based and Problem Oriented Approach to Surgical Problems, National Center for Biotechnology Information
• Surgical Tutor
• WebSurg - Videos of many surgeries
• Guidelines for Wound Care

For comments or other information contact: Charlie Goldberg, M.D.

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